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Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Leadership

Clay Dover named CEO of Savory Fund

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 07, 2026

The private-equity firm’s cofounder, Shauna Smith, was named managing director. Dover had previously been chief executive of the fast-casual chain Velvet Taco.

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Former Scooter's Coffee exec John Owen named CEO of Blaze Pizza

 By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 06, 2026

With career roots that include McDonald's and Subway, Owen brings deep franchising experience to the fast-casual pizza brand. He replaces Beto Guajardo at the helm.

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Big changes ahead for 7-Eleven in 2026

By Diane Adam on Jan. 05, 2026

Joe DePinto, longtime CEO of the convenience-store giant, retires as the company plots a sweeping transformation, including a major foodservice reboot.

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Jim Bitticks named CEO of Dave's Hot Chicken

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 05, 2026

Former CEO Bill Phelps is moving to an executive chairman role with the fast-casual brand, as parent Roark Capital plots continued expansion.

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Fat Brands CEO Andy Wiederhorn named CEO of Twin Peaks

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 02, 2026

The Twin Peaks chairman replaces Kim Boerema, who was let go after just six months on the job. The breastaurant chain has struggled since its IPO last January.

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7 Brew, Mountain Mike's Pizza, Sonny's BBQ and more make executive moves

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 19, 2025

Executive Summary: Here are the latest leadership changes in the restaurant industry.

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Sweetgreen co-founder Nathaniel Ru to step down

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 17, 2025

After a challenging year, one of the three leaders who founded the fast-casual chain in 2007 will retire on Jan. 1, though he remains on the board.

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Chef Te'Sean Glass brings life lessons to True Laurel

By Bret Thorn and Patricia Cobe on Dec. 16, 2025

Menu Talk: The chef of the San Francisco cocktail bar made a gutsy move from St. Augustine and created a life for himself on the West Coast.

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New leadership at Little Caesars, Riko's Pizza, Maria Empanada and more

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 12, 2025

Executive Summary: Here are the latest executive moves across the restaurant industry.

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Sonic owner Inspire Brands reconfigures its leadership team

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 10, 2025

John Kelly was named brand president of Sonic and John Dawson was named president of U.S. development and the company brought in leadership to oversee its fast-casual Buffalo Wild Wings Go concept.

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